OWNERS MANUAL

WARRANTY
We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty:
1. Please register online at digitech.com within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty. This warranty is valid only in the
United States.
2. DigiTech warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. DigiTech dealer and used solely within the U.S.,
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty is valid to the original
purchaser only and is non-transferable.
3. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect,
provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up
to a period of one year (this warranty is extended to a period of six years when the product has been properly registered
through our website). A Return Authorization number may be obtained by contacting DigiTech. The company shall not be
liable for any consequential damage as a result of the products use in any circuit or assembly.
4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be
provided for any warranty service.
5. DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without
incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the products main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone
other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the
manufacturer.
7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person
to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be
liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their
control.
NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information
contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product since this version of the manual
was completed. The information contained in this version of the owners manual supersedes all previous versions.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICE

If you require technical support, contact DigiTech Technical Support. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know
the serial number of your device this is printed on a sticker attached to the chassis. If you have not already taken the time to
register your product, please do so now at digitech.com.
Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to this manual. Make sure you have correctly
followed installation steps and operating procedures. For further technical assistance or service, please contact our Technical
Support Department at (801) 566-8800 or visit digitech.com. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, you MUST
first contact Technical Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number.
NO RETURNED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE FACTORY WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.
Please refer to the Warranty information, which extends to the first end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable
charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible
for transportation charges to the factory. If the product is still under warranty, DigiTech will pay the return shipping.
Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red:
DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction1

Using Alternate Time & Adjusting Song Tempo27

Features2

Using Alternate Time27

Adjusting Song Tempo27

Quick Start3

Advanced Features28

microSD Card Information4

Supported microSD Cards4
Whats Stored To The microSD Card4
Changing The microSD Card4
Accessing The microSD Card4

Connectors & User Interface5

Connectors5
User Interface7

Making Connections/Applying Power12

Connection Diagrams13
Amplifier Setup13
Mixer Setup13
Amplifier + Mixer Setup14
Headphone Setup14

Output Jack Operation15

Using Guitar Effects16
Using The Built-In Guitar Effects16
Using External Effects Connected To The FX Loop16

Teaching The Band & Working With Song Parts17

Teaching The TRIO+ Band17
Clearing The TRIO+ Band19
Playing/Switching Between Song Parts19
Programming Song Part Intensities20
Programming A Song Sequence21

Recording Loops & Overdubs22

Recording Loops With The Backing Band22
Recording Loops Without The Backing Band23
Recording Overdubs24
Undoing/Redoing The Last Recorded Loop/Overdub25
Clearing Loops25
Recording Loops To An Entire Song Sequence26

Enabling A Drum Stick Count-In28

Starting A Song With A Count-In28
Recording A Loop With The Band Using A Count-In28
Providing Hints To The TRIO+ When Teaching29
Pre-Selecting A Style29
Matching Tempo To A Previous Song Part Using The
Metronome29
Tempo Interpretation Using The ALT TIME Button30

Managing Songs31
Storing Songs31
Creating A New Song31
Loading A Song31
Clearing A Song31

Using An FS3X Footswitch32

The Genres & Styles33
TRIO Manager Software/Firmware Updates57
Specifications58

INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing the DigiTech TRIO+ Band Creator + Looper pedal. The TRIO+ is a simple-to-use guitar
pedal that listens to the way you play and automatically generates bass and drum parts that match your song.
Just plug your guitar into the TRIO+, press the BAND footswitch to teach the TRIO+ your chords and rhythm,
then press the BAND footswitch again to start playing with your own personal band! Bass and drum levels can be
adjusted for the perfect mix using the BASS and DRUMS knobs. The SIMPLE BASS button lets you select between
3 bass line modes for busy or simple bass lines.
Press the LOOPER footswitch to record a loop along with an unlimited number of overdubs. Loop playback level
can be controlled using the LOOP knob. Loops can be recorded by themselves, operating just like a traditional
looper, or along with the band. Apply the built-in effects to your guitar signal by enabling the GUITAR FX button,
and/or connect your favorite effects to the FX SEND and FX RETURN jacks.
The TRIO+ provides 12 music genres to choose from including: Blues, R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Metal, Pop,
Electronic Pop, Hip-Hop, Country, Folk, Latin, and Jazz. 12 song styles are available for each genre and can be
selected using the STYLE knob, including selection between 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures. Multi-colored LEDs
around the STYLE knob indicate which styles best match your song.
The TRIO+ can learn up to 5 different song parts, perfect for creating an intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro.
Song parts can be recalled on-the-fly as the song plays back or pre-programmed as a sequence for automated
playback. An optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch can be connected to the CONTROL IN jack for additional handsfree control with 3 modes of operation to select from.
The tempo of songs can be varied continuously using the TEMPO knob. The ALT TIME button can be used to
quickly try out different interpretations of the song whenever half or double time alternatives are available. Each
song part can be programmed for normal or high intensity, making it possible to increase the impact of your
chorus or bridge.
Auto-sensing outputs automatically adapt to optimize the audio for your application. Connect the AMP output
to your guitar amplifier if using one. Connect the MIXER output to a mixer if no guitar amplifier is being used and
the TRIO+ will automatically apply a guitar speaker cabinet emulator to the guitar signal, making it sound as if
you were playing through a guitar amp/cabinet. When connected to both the MIXER and AMPLIFIER outputs,
the guitar signal will be fed to the AMP output and the bass and drums will be fed to the MIXER output. Theres
also a headphone output with dedicated level control, so you can practice or write songs whenever, wherever
inspiration strikes.
Up to 12 songs along with loops can be stored to the included microSD card. Need to create more songs? No
problem. Just insert a new microSD card and you're ready to start teaching the band your new songs. To manage
all your songs and loops on a computer, download the free TRIO Manager software from digitech.com, available
for Windows and Mac.

FEATURES
12 Music Genres To Choose From
12 Styles Selectable Per Genre
Can Learn Up To 5 Different Parts Per Song
Programmable Song Part Intensities For Creating Song Dynamics
Programmable Song Part Sequencer
3 Bass Line Modes
Built-in Looper With Unlimited Overdubs & 1 Layer Of Undo/Redo
Adjustable Tempo With Audiolastic Time Stretching & Quick Selection Of Alternate Time Interpretation
Independently Adjustable Level Controls For Bass, Drums, & Loops
Built-In Guitar Effects Designed For Each Genre
Amp & Mixer Outputs
FX Loop For Connecting External Effect Pedals
1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini Headphone Output With Headphone Level Control
Up To 12 Songs With Loops Can Be Stored To A microSD Card (Included)
Additional Hands-Free Control Available Using An Optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch
Dual Soft Touch Vacuum Switches
Rugged Design
Included Power Adapter

QUICK START
To get up and running quickly with the TRIO+, see the TRIO+ Quick Start Guide that was included in the box or
visit http://digitech.com/en-US/products/trio-plus#documentation.

MICROSD CARD INFORMATION

The TRIO+ autosaves your work onto the microSD card so you dont need to worry about remembering to save
parts and songs. To ensure that you dont unexpectedly lose data, always stop the TRIO+ playback and wait at
least 5 seconds without making changes to your songs before ejecting the microSD card or removing power to
the pedal.

Supported microSD Cards

The TRIO+ supports microSD cards that meet the following specifications:
microSDHC
8 GB32 GB
Class 10

Whats Stored To The microSD Card

The microSD card stores the following information:
Recorded Loops
Song Info
User Preferences (including FS3X footswitch configuration)
See 'Specifications' on page 58 for information on the maximum loop recording time.

Changing The microSD Card

To change the microSD card:
1. If any changes have been made to a part or song, wait at least 5 seconds before removing the card.
2. Press the card in with your thumb then slowly release. The card will partially eject and all 5 PART buttons
will flash amber, indicating that the TRIO+ does not have a valid microSD card inserted.
3. Grasp the card with your fingers and pull it out, noting the orientation of the card.
4. Insert the replacement card using the same orientation noted in the previous step. Press the card all the
way in then release. The card will lock into place and the 5 PART buttons will flash amber sequentially for
about 5 seconds, then the card will be ready for use. When a valid card is detected, the STYLE LEDs will
circle green and the last active song used for that card will be loaded.
NOTE: If an SD card is not detected by the TRIO+, all PART buttons will flash amber. If an incompatible SD
card is inserted or if there is an error when reading the card, all PART buttons will flash red.
WARNING! When a microSD card is inserted into the TRIO+ for the first time, it will be formatted for the
TRIO+ and overwritten. Any existing data on the microSD card will be lost.

Accessing The microSD Card

The song and loop data on the microSD card is stored in a highly optimized format that is not directly accessible
from a computer and must be accessed using the TRIO Manager software. See 'TRIO Manager Software/
Firmware Updates' on page 57 for more information.

CONNECTORS & USER INTERFACE

Connectors

7
8

1. FX SEND Jack
Connect this output to the input of an external guitar effect stomp box or pedalboard. See 'Using External
Effects Connected To The FX Loop' on page 16 for more information.
2. FX RETURN Jack
Connect the output of an external guitar effect stomp box or pedalboard to this input. See 'Using External
Effects Connected To The FX Loop' on page 16 for more information.
3. AMP OUT Jack
Connect this output to the input of a guitar amplifier. Note that the output jacks are auto-sensing and
output functionality will change depending on which outputs are connected. See 'Output Jack Operation'
on page 15 for more information.
4. GUITAR IN Jack
Connect your guitar to this jack. The guitar signal fed to this jack should be unprocessed. If using external
effects, they should be connected to the FX SEND and RETURN jacks.
5. MIXER OUT Jack
Connect this output to the line input of a mixer. Note that the output jacks are auto-sensing and output
functionality will change depending on which outputs are connected. See 'Output Jack Operation' on page
15 for more information.
6. CONTROL IN Jack
Connect an optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch to this jack for additional hands-free control. See 'Using An
FS3X Footswitch' on page 32 for more information.
7. USB Port
This Mini USB port is used for updating the TRIO+'s firmware and connecting to the free TRIO Manager
Software. See 'TRIO Manager Software/Firmware Updates' on page 57 for more information.

2
4
6

10

8. HEADPHONE OUT Jack

Connect a pair of headphones to this 1/8 (3.5 mm) mini jack. This output is optimized for headphones
having an impedance of 60 Ohms or less. Note that the output jacks are auto-sensing and the AMP and
MIXER outputs will be muted when a plug is connected to the HEADPHONE OUT jack. See 'Output Jack
Operation' on page 15 for more information.
9. VOLUME Knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphone output.
10. POWER Input Jack
Connect only the included Harman power adapter to this jack. See 'Specifications' on page 58 for power
adapter information.

User Interface

7
9

8
10

11

12

13
14

15

1. SEQUENCE Button
Press this button to program the song sequence. Once a sequence is programmed, pressing this button will
turn Sequence mode on or off. For more information on programming a song sequence, see 'Programming
A Song Sequence' on page 21.
2. PART Buttons
The TRIO+ can learn up to 5 different song parts (for example, an intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro).
The PART 1-5 buttons are used to select between these 5 parts. The PART buttons have 7 states, they are:
Off The part has not been learned and is not selected.
Dim Green The part has been learned and is not selected.
Bright Green The part is selected.
Dim Red The part has been learned, is programmed for high intensity, and is not selected.
Bright Red The part has been learned, is programmed for high intensity, and is selected.
Dim Amber A loop has been recorded to the part with no backing band and the part is not
selected.
Bright Amber A loop has been recorded to the part with no backing band and the part is selected.
See 'Teaching The Band & Working With Song Parts' on page 17 for more information on song parts.
3. GUITAR FX Button
Press this button to apply the built-in effects to your guitar signal. See 'Using The Built-In Guitar Effects' on
page 16 for more information.
4. ALT TIME Button
Pressing this button selects an alternate interpretation of the selected song part's tempo usually this
is either double or half the current tempo since this can be ambiguous. If the TRIO+ can't find a suitable
tempo and number of bars by halving or doubling, the alternate time will remain the same as the original
timing. See 'Using Alternate Time' on page 27 for more information on using the Alternate Time feature.

5. TEMPO Knob & AUDIOLASTIC LED

The TEMPO knob adjusts the TRIO+'s global playback tempo and was designed to adjust the tempo of a
song after it is complete. See 'Adjusting Song Tempo' on page 27 for more information on adjusting the
tempo of songs.
NOTE: The AUDIOLASTIC LED must be off to record into the looper. See 'Adjusting Song Tempo' on
page 27 for more information.
6. STYLE Knob
Selects between the various styles available for each genre. Once a song part has been learned by the
TRIO+, the multi-colored LEDs surrounding the STYLE knob will light to indicate which selections are the
best match for the part based on the selected genre and the style that best matches the part will be
automatically selected. Note that there is also a way to "tell" the TRIO+ that you want a certain style prior to
teaching it a part see 'Pre-Selecting A Style' on page 29 for more information.
The STYLE LED which is brightest indicates the current selection. There are 2 possible colored states for
each LED, they are:
Green Indicates a style which matches both time signature and feel (straight or swing).
Amber Indicates a style which matches the time signature of your song, but has a different feel.
For all genres, styles 1-9 are in 4/4 and styles 10-12 are in 3/4. If the TRIO+ detects that you played in 4/4,
then the 4/4 LEDs will be lit green or amber and the 3/4 LEDs will be off. You can still select 3/4 options by
turning the knob to select a 3/4 style at which point the 3/4 LEDs will light and the 4/4 LEDs will go off. The
same will happen in reverse if the TRIO+ detects that you played in 3/4.
The first time you teach the TRIO+ a progression it will choose the best style for your chord progression
based on the genre that is selected. It doesn't matter which genre you use when teaching the TRIO+ a
song. You can always switch between genres and styles at any time to hear a different groove or feel based
on your original song idea. See 'The Genres & Styles' on page 33 for more information on the available
styles.
7. GENRE Knob
Selects the genre type for the selected song part. Genres can be selected before or after teaching the TRIO+
your song parts, so you're free to experiment and change genres at any time. Genre selection is retained
when you select a new part to teach the TRIO+ or when starting a new song. Genre selection can be made
independently for each song part.
As you select genres, the LEDs around the STYLE knob will update to identify which styles are best suited
for your song part based on the genre selected. When a genre is selected for the first time, after the TRIO+
learns your song, the TRIO+ will automatically choose from one of the styles shown in green that best
match your playing. See 'The Genres & Styles' on page 33 for more information on the available genres.
8. SONG Button
Press this button to access song selection. See 'Managing Songs' on page 31 for more information on
loading, clearing, and creating new songs.

9. LOOP Knob
Adjusts the level of your recorded loop and overdubs in the mix. When set to the 12 o'clock position, loop
playback level will match the guitar input level (unity gain).
10. DRUMS Knob
Adjusts the level of the drums in the mix.
11. BASS Knob
Adjusts the level of the bass in the mix.
12. SIMPLE BASS Button
Enabling this button will select a simpler bass line. This button has 3 states, they are:
Off The TRIO+ will play an active bass line that fits with the detected chords (this is the default
setting).
Green The TRIO+ will play a simplified bass line, playing only the root notes of each chord.
Red The TRIO+ will play an even simpler bass line, playing only the first root note of each bar and
sustaining it until the next bar.
13. microSD Card Slot
A compatible microSD card (included) must be properly installed in this slot for the TRIO+ to operate. If a
compatible microSD card is not detected, all PART buttons will flash amber. See 'microSD Card Information'
on page 4 for further information on microSD card installation and compatibility.

14. LOOPER Footswitch & LED

Press this footswitch to record loops and overdubs. For more information on using the looper, see
'Recording Loops & Overdubs' on page 22.
The LOOPER LED indicates the status of the looper for the selected song part. The following table describes
the available states of the LOOPER LED.
LOOPER LED

State

Description

Off

Loop
Hasn't Been
Recorded

No loop has been recorded for the selected part and the looper is
not armed for recording. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the
looper for recording note that the AUDIOLASTIC LED must be
off to record loops.

Rapidly
Flashing Red

Looper
Armed &
Ready To
Record

The looper is armed for recording and recording will begin when
you start playing (when the looper is armed from a stopped state)
or when the song part returns to the start (when the looper is
armed during band playback).

Recording
Loop

The looper is recording what you are playing.

Solid Bright
Red

Solid Bright
Green

Rapidly
Flashing
Amber

Solid Amber

Solid Dim
Green

Playing Loop

A loop has been recorded for the selected part and is playing back.
Press the LOOPER footswitch to record overdubs.

Looper
Armed For
Overdub
Recording

Playback is stopped, the looper is armed for overdub recording, and

recording will begin when you start playing.

Recording
Overdub

The looper is recording an overdub. Press the LOOPER footswitch to

stop overdub recording.

Loop
Recorded
& Playback
Stopped

A loop has been recorded, but looper and band playback is

stopped. Press the BAND footswitch to start band and loop
playback. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm overdub recording.
Hold the LOOPER footswitch for 2 seconds to clear the loop.
Immediately hold the LOOPER footswitch again for 2 seconds to
restore the cleared loop.

10

15. BAND Footswitch & LED

Pressing this footswitch changes the TRIO+'s state. It is used to teach the band, start and stop band and
loop playback, and clear the band. See 'Teaching The TRIO+ Band' on page 17 for more information.
The BAND LED indicates the status of the band for the selected song part. The following table describes the
available states of the BAND LED.
BAND LED
Slowly
Flashing Red

Rapidly
Flashing Red

Solid Bright
Red

Solid Bright
Green

Solid Dim
Green

11

State

Description

Band Hasn't
Learned Part

The selected song part has not yet been learned by the TRIO+. Press
the BAND footswitch to arm the TRIO+ for learning. Note that the
TRIO+ cannot learn a song part if a loop has already been recorded
with no backing band. In this case, the loop must first be cleared
before the TRIO+ will be able to learn the part.

Band Armed
& Ready To
Learn

The TRIO+ is armed and waiting for you to start playing so it can
learn your song part.

Band
Learning

The TRIO+ is currently learning the song and you should be playing
to teach the TRIO+ the chords and timing. Pressing the BAND
footswitch will stop the learning phase and begin band playback. In
the event you make a mistake, holding the BAND footswitch for 2
seconds will quickly clear the learned part so you can try again.

Band Playing

The TRIO+ is playing the song. Pressing the BAND footswitch will
stop band playback. Holding the BAND footswitch for 2 seconds
will queue up the next learned part for automatic playback.

Band
Stopped

The TRIO+ has learned the selected song part, but band and loop
playback is stopped. Press the BAND footswitch to start band and
loop playback. Or, while stopped, hold the BAND footswitch for 2
seconds to clear the selected part and loop. Immediately hold the
BAND footswitch again for 2 seconds to restore the cleared part
and loop.

MAKING CONNECTIONS/APPLYING POWER

To connect the TRIO+ pedal:
1. Turn down the guitar amp or headphone volume. If connecting to a mixer, turn down the gain/trim control
and lower the fader on the channel youre connecting to.
2. Make all connections to the TRIO+ as shown in 'Connection Diagrams' on page 13.
3. Connect the included Harman power adapter to the TRIO+ POWER input connector then connect the other
end to an available AC outlet and wait for the TRIO+ to boot.
4. Turn your guitar volume all the way up then strum and gradually increase the guitar amp or headphone
volume until the desired level is achieved. If using a mixer, set the channel fader to unity (0) then raise the
gain/trim control for the desired level.

12

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

Amplifier Setup

Harman
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter

IN

Guitar Effects

OUT

Amp

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

IN

TRS CABLE

FS3X Footswitch
Optional

Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

NOTE: When only the AMP OUT jack is used, an inverse cabinet emulation is added to the bass and drums
signal. See 'Output Jack Operation' on page 15 for more information.

Mixer Setup
Harman
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter

Guitar Effects

OUT

OUT

IN

IN
IN

OUT
IN

IN

TRS CABLE

Mixer

FS3X Footswitch
Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

Optional

NOTE: When only the MIXER OUT jack is used, speaker cabinet emulation is added to the guitar signal. See
'Output Jack Operation' on page 15 for more information.

13

Amplifier + Mixer Setup

Harman
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter

IN

OUT

Amp

IN

Guitar Effects

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

IN

TRS CABLE

Mixer

FS3X Footswitch
Optional

Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

NOTE: When connected to both the MIXER and AMP OUT jacks, the guitar signal will be fed to the AMP
output and the bass and drum parts will be fed to the MIXER output. See 'Output Jack Operation' on page
15 for more information.

Headphone Setup
Harman
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter

Headphones
Guitar Effects

OUT

OUT

IN

IN
IN
IN

TRS CABLE

FS3X Footswitch
Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

Optional

NOTE: When the HEADPHONE OUT jack is used, AMP and MIXER outputs will be muted. The signal present
in the headphones will be stereo and speaker cabinet emulation will be applied to the guitar signal. See
'Output Jack Operation' on page 15 for more information.

14

OUTPUT JACK OPERATION

The output jacks have an auto-sensing feature which allows the TRIO+ to automatically optimize the outputs
for the application. The chart below describes how the TRIO+ will operate depending on which outputs are
connected.
Operation
Description
Speaker cabinet emulation will
be applied to the guitar signal,
including loops, and a mono mix of
the bass, drums, and guitar will be
sent to the MIXER OUT jack.
A mono mix of the bass, drums,
and guitar signal will be sent to
the AMP OUT jack. Complimentary
equalization will be applied to the
drum and bass parts to make them
sound better when played back
through a guitar speaker cabinet.
NOTE: When using your guitar
amp to play the drums and bass
from the TRIO+, set the amp to run
as cleanly as possible in order to
avoid distorting the backing band.
The drums and bass are pre-EQ'd
to sound best through a clean amp
with "flat" EQ settings.
The guitar signal, including loops,
will be fed to the AMP OUT jack only.
The mix of bass and drums will be
sent to the MIXER OUT jack.
Speaker cabinet emulation will be
applied to the guitar signal.
A stereo mix of the bass, drums,
and guitar will be sent to the
HEADPHONE OUT jack. The MIXER
and AMP outputs will be muted.

15

MIXER OUT
Connected

AMP OUT
Connected

HEADPHONE OUT
Connected

USING GUITAR EFFECTS

The TRIO+ provides two ways to add effects to your guitar signal: you can use the built-in effects and/or connect
your favorite outboard effects to the FX Loop. Whichever way you decide to work, the effects will be applied to
your guitar signal when playing or while recording loops and overdubs. The TRIO+ will "listen" to the clean guitar
signal at the GUITAR IN jack when learning your songs, so you don't have to worry about disabling effects when
teaching the TRIO+.

Using The Built-In Guitar Effects

The TRIO+'s built-in effects can be turned on or off using the GUITAR FX button. The button has 3 states, they
are:
LED Off The built-in guitar effects are disabled.
LED Green Indicates that a rhythm guitar effect will be applied to your guitar signal.
LED Red Indicates that a lead guitar effect will be applied to your guitar signal.
NOTE: Effect types are dependent on the genre selected.

Using External Effects Connected To The FX Loop

External guitar effects can be connected to the FX SEND and FX RETURN jacks. Any externally-connected effects
should be connected to these jacks rather than the TRIO+'s GUITAR IN jack. This allows the external effects to be
used without affecting TRIO+ operation.
See 'Connection Diagrams' on page 13 to see an example of external effects connected to these jacks.

16

TEACHING THE BAND & WORKING WITH SONG PARTS

The TRIO+'s five song parts are ideal for playing songs with an intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro. Each part
has the capability to be programmed for higher intensity, perfect for adding song dynamics to a chorus or
bridge. Learned song parts will automatically be saved in memory until cleared, even after a power cycle. Song
parts cannot exceed 48 bars, but for optimal results it is recommended to keep your song parts to 32 bars or less.
As the song is playing, you can select the next part to play using the five PART buttons located at the top of the
TRIO+ interface. You also have the option of selecting parts by pressing and holding the BAND footswitch for
2 seconds or by using an optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch. See 'Using An FS3X Footswitch' on page 32 for
more information. Another option is to program a song sequence that will automatically switch between parts as
the song plays. See 'Programming A Song Sequence' on page 21 for more information.

Teaching The TRIO+ Band

NOTE: The TRIO+ cannot enter the learning state if a loop has been recorded with no backing band. In this
case, the loop must first be cleared before the TRIO+ will be able to learn the part. See 'Clearing Loops' on
page 25 for more information.

To teach the TRIO+ a song part:

1. Using the PART buttons, select an empty part to which you want to teach the TRIO+. The BAND LED
should be flashing red slowly, indicating the TRIO+ is ready for you to teach it your chord progression. If the
BAND LED is dimly lit green, this indicates a part already exists in the selected part and it must be cleared
before you can re-teach it. See 'Clearing The TRIO+ Band' on page 19 for more information on clearing
parts.
2. Set the BASS and DRUMS levels to around the 10 o'clock position.
3. Select the GENRE you want to use for the song part you will be teaching the TRIO+. Note that you can
change the genre at any time after teaching the TRIO+.
4. There are two ways to begin teaching the band:
Press the BAND footswitch as you begin playing. Or...
Press the BAND footswitch to arm the TRIO+ (the BAND LED will begin flashing red rapidly). Keep your
guitar quiet until you are ready to strum the first chord.
5. Strum your part in a steady rhythm. You are teaching the TRIO+ a chord progression, so play clearly and
avoid embellishments. The BAND LED will light solid red when teaching the band.
6. As you complete your chord progression, press the BAND footswitch just as you strum the same downbeat
you started on.
7. The band will now begin playing and you can play along with the band or record loops. See 'Recording
Loops & Overdubs' on page 22 for more information on recording loops.
NOTE: If all STYLE LEDs flash red, this indicates TRIO+ didn't get enough information, couldnt
recognize the chord progression, or it thinks the progression was too long. If this occurs, try steps 4-6
again, playing as clearly as possible.

17

TIP: When completing the learning phase, press the LOOPER footswitch instead of the BAND
footswitch to immediately begin recording your loop. Press the LOOPER footswitch again when done
recording or wait for the song part to reach its end.
TIP: If you make a mistake and want to immediately clear the part and re-teach the band, rather than
pressing and releasing the BAND footswitch upon completion of the learning phase, hold it for 2
seconds then repeat steps 4-6 above.
8. Pressing the BAND footswitch will now stop/start band playback.
EXPERT TEACHING TIPS: The TRIO+ has to automatically figure out the song key, length, time signature,
number of bars, chords, and feel based on only three key pieces of information. The clearer and more
accurate this information is, the more likely it is that you'll get the musical accompaniment you want. While
TRIO+ will try its best to work with whatever you give it, the following tips will help you get the best results:
Getting your start and stop times accurate is very important. Make sure you start each learning phase
with a strong down strum and end on the same down strum so that the band starts right on time to
keep the beat continuous.
Try to emphasize the start of each bar with a clear strum. Try to avoid a lot of syncopation when
teaching. Remember, you aren't being recorded so you don't need to "perform" the song as much as
convey the chord progression and timing.
Stick to major/minor and 7th chords as much as possible when teaching the chord progression. You
can always play more complex chords when you are jamming or recording loops.
The number of possible ways to interpret each part increases dramatically the more bars you are
teaching. For best results, split long songs up into multiple parts.
If the TRIO+ provides an accompaniment that seems twice as fast or twice as slow as you expected,
sometimes pressing the ALT TIME button can quickly give you the desired result. For more predictable
ALT TIME functionality, you can enable Tempo Interpretation. See 'Tempo Interpretation Using The ALT
TIME Button' on page 30 for more information.
If TRIO+ confuses 3/4 timing for 4/4 timing or vice versa, simply turn the STYLE knob to the appropriate
range (styles 1-9 for 4/4 or styles 10-12 for 3/4).
TRIO+ can play songs with a maximum of one chord per beat, so try to keep your chord changes on
the beat. You can have chord changes on sub-beats, but be aware that the bass guitar will not follow
any such sub-beat changes.
TIP: The TRIO+ offers some advanced features that can enhance TRIO+ operation when teaching the band.
See 'Advanced Features' on page 28 for more information on the options available and how to use them.

18

Clearing The TRIO+ Band

Clearing a song part allows you to re-teach the TRIO+ the part for example, if you made a mistake during the
last pass or wish to play something different for the part.
NOTE: If a loop has been recorded with the band, the loop will be cleared and restored along with the
band part.
To clear/restore a song part:
1. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.
2. Select the part you want to clear using the PART buttons (the brightest button is the selected part).
3. Press and hold the BAND footswitch for 2 seconds until the BAND LED turns off and then begins flashing
red slowly.
TIP: If a part is accidentally cleared, immediately press and hold the BAND footswitch again for 2
seconds to restore the song part (the BAND LED will turn green, indicating the part has been restored).
Only the last cleared part can be restored.

Playing/Switching Between Song Parts

To switch between song parts while playing the song:
1. Select the first part to play by pressing the corresponding PART button.
2. Press the BAND footswitch to begin playback of the part.
3. At any time while the song is playing, press the PART button for the next part you want to play. Or, for
hands-free control, press and hold the BAND footswitch for approximately 2 seconds to advance to
the next part. The cued part's button will flash at its learned tempo, indicating that it is cued to play
synchronously as soon as the current part reaches its end. Repeating this process again before the part has
changed will advance to the next subsequent learned part for example, to go from part 1 to part 3.
TIP: Alternatively, the FS3X can be used to advance parts. See 'Using An FS3X Footswitch' on page 32
for more information on FS3X Footswitch control.
NOTE: When tempos are close between parts and a new part is selected while the previous part is still
playing, the new part tempo will be matched to the previous part tempo indicated by the new PART
button flashing in sync with the ALT TIME LED. If the tempo of the newly selected part is significantly
different from the current part, the tempo will not be matched and the new PART and ALT TIME LEDs will
flash at a different rate.

19

Programming Song Part Intensities

Each song part can be programmed for normal intensity (PART button is green this is the default) or high
intensity (PART button is red). Programming the chorus or bridge of your songs with a higher backing band
intensity can help add dynamics, making your songs more exciting. Song part intensity can be selected before or
after teaching the TRIO+ a song part.
To change song part intensity:
1. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.
2. Press the PART button for which you want to change intensity
(the LED which is brightest indicates selection).
3. Press the selected PART button again. The PART button's LED
will change from green to red (programmed for high intensity)
or from red to green (programmed for normal intensity)
depending on its original state.

20

Programming A Song Sequence

Playback of the various parts that make up a song can be ordered and automated by creating a song sequence.
This allows you to focus on your playing rather than manually switching song parts.
To program a song sequence:
1. Press the SEQ button (the button will begin flashing).
2. Press each PART button in the desired sequence order. Note that
you can sequence the same part multiple times for example,
if you want a 2-bar part to play for 4 bars, or you want the same
verse to play before and after the chorus.

1 4 2 5 3

3. When done, press the SEQ button again. The various PART
buttons will flash in the order the sequence was programmed to
provide a "preview" of the programmed sequence order.
TIP: The song sequence "preview" will be displayed whenever a new sequence is created or when
turning a programmed sequence back on after turning it off. If you do not wish to wait for the preview
to finish, you can press the BAND footswitch to stop the preview.
4. The song will now playback in the programmed sequence order
when the BAND footswitch is pressed.
NOTE: Parts cannot be manually changed via the BAND footswitch or FS3X Footswitch when
a sequence is turned on. If you attempt to select a part manually using these footswitches, the
SEQUENCE button will flash, indicating that the sequence must first be turned off before you can
manually select song parts with these footswitches.
5. To turn a programmed sequence on or off, stop playback then
press the SEQ button.
TIP: An alternative method for turning a programmed sequence off is to press any unselected PART
buttons (buttons lit dimly or not lit) during playback or while stopped.
6. To clear the song sequence, make sure the SEQ button is
enabled then press and hold the button for 2 seconds (the
button will begin flashing, indicating the sequence is no longer
programmed). Press the SEQ button to exit Sequence Program
mode.

21

RECORDING LOOPS & OVERDUBS

The TRIO+'s built-in looper can be used as a traditional looper (with no backing band) or loops can be recorded
with the backing band. Once the initial loop has been recorded, an unlimited number of overdubs can be
recorded on top of it. Recorded loops and overdubs can easily be cleared, so you can quickly try again if you
make a mistake. And if the last recorded loop or overdub is cleared by mistake, the TRIO+ allows you to restore
it. The tempo of your songs (including recorded loops) can be adjusted using the TEMPO knob thanks to the
advanced Audiolastic polyphonic time-stretching algorithm.
NOTE: The maximum recordable loop time is 230 seconds per song part this is based on a minimum 50
BPM and 48 bars per part.

Recording Loops With The Backing Band

In order to record loops over the band, you must first teach the band. See 'Teaching The TRIO+ Band' on page
17 for more information.
The TRIO+ offers a couple of different methods for recording loops over the band. If you won't begin loop
recording until later in the song part, the traditional method of arming the looper and starting band playback
may work just fine. However, if you want to record a loop that starts on the first downbeat when the band starts,
it would be very difficult to get the timing right and have a good feel for the song part if you have to jump in and
start playing with the band abruptly. Therefore, the TRIO+ offers a couple of additional features to help you get
your timing right when recording loops on the first downbeat.
To record a loop with the band:
1. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.
2. Set the LOOP level knob to 12 o'clock.
3. Ensure the AUDIOLASTIC LED is off. If it isnt, adjust the TEMPO control and set it to the 12 o'clock position
the AUDIOLASTIC LED should now turn off.
4. Select the part for which you wish to add a loop using the PART buttons. The BAND LED should be lit dim
green, indicating the TRIO+ has learned the selected part.
5. There are four ways to begin recording:
Press the BAND footswitch to start band playback then press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the
looper. The LOOPER LED will flash red, indicating it is armed, and when the part comes back around,
loop recording will automatically begin and you can start playing. Or...
Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the looper then begin playing when ready. Note that playing any
note will automatically start the band and loop recording, so keep your guitar quiet until you're ready
to start. Or...
Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the looper. Note that playing any note will automatically start the
band and loop recording, so keep your guitar quiet. Press the BAND footswitch to begin band playback
and loop recording then start playing when you want the guitar to come in. This method works best
when your guitar part doesn't start on the first downbeat. Or...
Use a count-in. See 'Recording A Loop With The Band Using A Count-In' on page 28 for instructions on
using this method.

22

6. When the part ends, the LOOPER LED will light solid green and the loop you just recorded will begin
playing along with the band. If your guitar part ends before the song part, press the LOOPER footswitch to
stop loop recording or keep your guitar silent until the part ends.
TIP: To clear the loop so you can re-record it, follow the instructions described in 'Clearing Loops' on
page 25.

Recording Loops Without The Backing Band

Recording loops without the backing band can be useful if you want to use the TRIO+ as a traditional looper or
have a song part where the backing band needs to stop playing, such as a breakdown.
To record a loop without the backing band:
1. Select the empty part you wish to record the loop to by pressing a PART button that is not lit. The BAND
LED should be flashing red slowly, indicating the TRIO+ has not learned the selected part.
2. Set the LOOP level knob to the 12 o'clock position.
3. There are three ways to begin recording:
Press the LOOPER footswitch as you begin playing. Or...
Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the looper then begin playing when ready. Note that playing any
note will automatically start loop recording so keep your guitar quiet until you're ready to start. Or...
Start with a drum stick count-in. This method is best suited when you want to record a loop-only part
that needs to match the tempo of the previous part in the song. See 'Matching Tempo To A Previous
Song Part Using The Metronome' on page 29 for more information.
4. Loop recording can be stopped and playback initiated in one of two ways:
Press the BAND footswitch just as you strum the same downbeat you started on. The LOOPER LED will
now light green and the recorded loop will begin playing back. Or...
Press the LOOPER footswitch just as you strum the same downbeat you started on. The LOOPER LED
will now light amber, the loop you just recorded will begin playing, and you can immediately begin
recording overdubs. See 'Recording Overdubs' on page 24 for more information. To stop overdub
recording, press the LOOPER footswitch again (the LOOPER LED will turn solid green).
TIP: To clear the loop so you can re-record it, follow the instructions described in 'Clearing Loops'
on page 25.
5. To stop loop playback press the BAND footswitch.
TIP: Another method of getting this functionality would be to use an optional FS3X Footswitch to
momentarily mute the backing band. This would provide the additional benefit of allowing the backing
band to accompany you sometimes but not others when playing the same song part. See 'Using An FS3X
Footswitch' on page 32 for more information on muting the band using an FS3X.

23

Recording Overdubs
Overdub recording can be initiated while a loop is playing or from a stopped state.
To record an overdub while a loop is playing:
1. Press the LOOPER footswitch once to enable overdub recording (the LOOPER LED will turn solid amber).
You can begin playing your overdubbed parts over the loop.
2. When you are done overdubbing, press the LOOPER footswitch to stop overdub recording (the LOOPER
LED will turn green and the looper will stop recording the overdub and resume playback).
TIP: To undo the overdub so you can re-record it, follow the instructions described in 'Undoing/
Redoing The Last Recorded Loop/Overdub' on page 25.

To record overdubs from a stopped state:

1. Press the LOOPER footswitch once to arm overdub recording (the LOOPER LED will flash amber).
2. Start playing or press the BAND footswitch to begin overdub recording.
3. When you are done overdubbing, press the LOOPER footswitch to stop overdub recording (the LOOPER
LED will turn green and the looper will stop recording the overdub and resume playback).
TIP: To undo the overdub so you can re-record it, follow the instructions described in 'Undoing/
Redoing The Last Recorded Loop/Overdub' on page 25.
NOTE: Each time a new overdub is recorded, the previously recorded overdub is mixed with the original
loop.

24

Undoing/Redoing The Last Recorded Loop/Overdub

The last recorded loop/overdub can be undone during playback. This provides a quick method for re-recording a
loop or overdub on-the-fly. If a loop/overdub is undone by accident, it can be restored using the redo feature.
To undo the last recorded loop/overdub:
1. During playback, press and hold the LOOPER footswitch for 2 seconds until the LOOPER LED flashes
briefly.
TIP: If a loop or overdub is accidentally undone, immediately press and hold the LOOPER footswitch again
for 2 seconds to restore it. Note that only the last cleared loop/overdub can be restored.
NOTE: When a looper-only part (without a backing band) is recorded, it cannot be undone while the loop is
playing. To clear the loop, follow the instructions below.

Clearing Loops
Stopping playback and then performing the clear function will clear the entire loop, which includes the initial
loop and all recorded overdubs.
NOTE: Clearing a loop will not affect the learned song part.
To clear a loop and all overdubs:
1. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.
2. Press and hold the LOOPER footswitch for 2 seconds until the LOOPER LED flashes red then turns off.
TIP: If a loop is accidentally cleared, immediately press and hold the LOOPER footswitch again for 2 seconds
to restore it. Note that only the last cleared loop can be restored.

25

Recording Loops To An Entire Song Sequence

It is possible to record all the initial loops to a song in one pass after all the song parts have been learned by the
TRIO+ and a song sequence has been programmed. This can provide a more realistic experience and organic
feel during the loop recording process. This technique works best if you have familiarized yourself with TRIO+
operation, have already worked out all the song parts, and are confident you can record the entire song without
mistakes.
To record loops to a sequenced song in one pass:
1. Teach the TRIO+ all your song parts as described in 'Teaching The TRIO+ Band' on page 17.
2. For a more dynamic feel, program song part intensities as described in 'Programming Song Part Intensities'
on page 20.
3. Program the song sequence as described in 'Programming A Song Sequence' on page 21. Make sure the
sequence is enabled (the SEQ button should be lit solid green).
4. If your guitar part starts on the first downbeat of the song, you will probably want to enable a drum stick
count-in. To do so, press and hold the currently selected PART button (the one that's the brightest) for 2
seconds. The PART button should now be flashing.
5. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the looper for recording. Note that if you didn't enable a count-in,
playing any note will automatically start the band and loop recording so keep your guitar quiet.
6. Press the BAND footswitch when you're ready to begin recording. If you enabled the count-in, you will hear
a 1-bar count-in before the song begins.
NOTE: If a loop has already been recorded to a song part, an overdub will be recorded on the loop
indicated by an amber LOOPER LED. For example, if you have programmed a song sequence that plays
a song part more than once, overdubs will be recorded on the subsequent passes of the part. If this
occurs and you don't want to record overdubs to the part, simply keep your guitar quiet during these
passes.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, you can clear all loops recorded on the last pass by pressing and holding
the BAND footswitch for 2 seconds during playback. Alternatively, you can stop band playback and
clear the loop for each part individually as described in 'Clearing Loops' on page 25.

26

USING ALTERNATE TIME & ADJUSTING SONG TEMPO

Using Alternate Time

Pressing the ALT TIME button selects an alternate interpretation of the selected song part's tempo usually this
is either double or half the current tempo. If the TRIO+ can't find a suitable tempo and number of bars by halving
or doubling, the alternate time will remain the same as the original timing.
The ALT TIME button has the following states:
Off Indicates the selected part has not yet been learned.
Flashing Green Indicates that the original song interpretation (default) is selected for the part.
Flashing Amber Indicates that the alternate song interpretation is selected for the part.
Once a part has been learned by the TRIO+, the ALT TIME button will either be green (original time) or amber
(alternate time). It will also flash (dimly) at the tempo of the current part. The LED flash rate depends on the
tempo detected for the song part, the position of the TEMPO knob, and whether the alternate time is selected.
The LED flash rate will be in phase with each 1/4 note beat played by the drums and bass. The state of the ALT
TIME button can be set independently in each of the 5 song parts.
When a part is being played, during the last bar of that part, the ALT TIME button will flash brighter to indicate
that the loop is coming around to the beginning.
TIP: Pressing the ALT TIME button before teaching the TRIO+ a song part informs the TRIO+ when you're
teaching it a very fast or slow song part. See 'Tempo Interpretation Using The ALT TIME Button' on page 30
for more information on using this feature.

Adjusting Song Tempo

The TEMPO knob adjusts the TRIO+'s global playback tempo and was designed to adjust the tempo of a song
after it is complete. The center detent position represents a tempo multiplier of 1X, which is the original tempo of
the learned song part. The full clockwise position provides a tempo of 2X the learned tempo and the full counterclockwise position provides a multiplier of 1/2X the learned tempo. The AUDIOLASTIC LED will light whenever
the tempo has been altered from the original learned tempo.
When teaching the TRIO+ a new progression, it doesn't matter where the TEMPO knob is set. After learning the
new part, the TRIO+ will automatically start playback at the learned tempo until the TEMPO knob is adjusted.
Once the TEMPO knob is adjusted from its current position, the playback tempo will then update to the knob's
new position and the AUDIOLASTIC LED will light. This ensures that you will always have the full tempo
adjustment range after the TRIO+ learns a part, regardless of where the TEMPO knob is set during the learning
phase.
NOTE: The AUDIOLASTIC LED must be off to record into the looper and the LED will briefly flash
to indicate this if you attempt to record a loop when the tempo has been altered from the original
learned tempo (1X). To resolve this, adjust the TEMPO knob to the 12 o'clock position to set the tempo
back to the original learned tempo and disable AUDIOLASTIC time stretching. Once all your loops and
overdubs are recorded for the song, you can then adjust the tempo of the song if required.

27

ADVANCED FEATURES

Enabling A Drum Stick Count-In

The TRIO+ has a drum stick count-in feature that can be used to perform the following functions:
Provide a 1-bar count-in before playing a song.
Record loops with the band that start on the first downbeat of a part.
The count-in feature is a one-time operation, so it must be enabled each time you want to use it. It can be
enabled by pressing and holding the selected PART button for 2 seconds. The following section provides stepby-step instructions on using the count-in feature in the scenarios described above.
NOTE: The TRIO+ must be taught at least one part before the count-in feature is available.

Starting A Song With A Count-In

To enable a 1-bar count-in before playing a song:
1. With band playback stopped, press the PART button to select the first part that will be played for the song.
If you have programmed a song sequence, this will already be selected. Either way, the button for the
currently selected song part will now be brighter than all the others.
2. Press and hold the currently selected PART button for 2 seconds (the PART button will begin flashing at
the rate of the selected part's tempo and enable the count-in feature). Note that pressing and holding the
PART button again for 2 seconds will disable the count-in.
3. Press the BAND footswitch when you're ready to start the count-in.
4. After the 1-bar count-in, the band will start playing and you can play along with it.

Recording A Loop With The Band Using A Count-In

It can be very helpful to hear a count-in before you start recording a loop with the band for example, when
recording a solo that starts on the first downbeat of the part.
To enable a 1-bar count-in and record a loop with the band:
1. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.
2. Set the LOOP level knob to 12 o'clock.
3. Ensure the AUDIOLASTIC LED is off. If it isnt, adjust the TEMPO control and set it to the 12 o'clock
position the AUDIOLASTIC LED should now turn off.
4. Select the part you wish to record the loop on.
5. Press and hold the currently selected PART button for 2 seconds (the PART button will begin flashing at
the rate of the part's tempo and enable the count-in feature). Note that pressing and holding the PART
button again for 2 seconds will disable the count-in.
6. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the looper.
7. Press the BAND footswitch when you're ready to start the count-in.
8. After the 1-bar count-in, loop recording will begin and you can start playing on the downbeat.
9. Loop recording will automatically stop and playback will begin when the end of the part is reached. If your

28

guitar part ends before the song part, press the LOOPER footswitch to stop loop recording or keep your
guitar silent until the part ends. When the part ends, the LOOPER LED will light solid green and the loop
you just recorded will begin playing along with the band.
TIP: To clear the loop so you can re-record it, follow the instructions described in 'Clearing Loops' on
page 25.
TIP: Another method for recording a solo that starts on the first downbeat of a part is to start band playback,
arm the looper, then start playing the solo when the part comes back around. See 'Recording Loops With The
Backing Band' on page 22 for more information.

Providing Hints To The TRIO+ When Teaching

"Hints" allow you to tell the TRIO+ how to interpret what you are teaching it. Hints can be used to:
Pre-select a particular style before teaching the band.
Ensure the tempo of a new part exactly matches the tempo of the previous part using a metronome.
Inform the TRIO+ that you would prefer either a fast or slow interpretation of your tempo.

Pre-Selecting A Style
The TRIO+ can be programmed to default to a pre-selected style each time you teach the TRIO+ a song part.
To pre-select a style:
1. Before teaching the TRIO+ your song part (BAND LED flashing red slowly), turn the STYLE knob to preselect the style that you want. The selected style will flash in sync with the BAND LED, indicating that this
style will override the automatic style selection. Pre-selected styles will remain in effect for all parts of the
current song, unless changed.
2. To return to automatic style selection at any time before teaching a new part, turn the STYLE knob until
none of the STYLE LEDs are lit.
NOTE: Style selection will return to the default (automatic) whenever a new song is loaded.

Matching Tempo To A Previous Song Part Using The Metronome

You can tell the TRIO+ that you would like to teach a new song part or record a loop only part with the same
tempo as the most recently selected song part in the current song by using the metronome feature.
The metronome feature is a one-time operation, so it must be enabled each time you want to use it. It can be
enabled by pressing and holding the selected PART button for 2 seconds. The following section provides stepby-step instructions on using the metronome feature.
NOTE: The TRIO+ must be taught at least one part before the metronome feature is available.

29

To match a new part's tempo to the previous part using the metronome:
1. If the band is playing, press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.
2. Using the PART buttons, select the part to which you want to teach or record the loop.
3. If you're recording a loop, ensure the AUDIOLASTIC LED is off. If it isnt, adjust the TEMPO control and set
it to the 12 o'clock position the AUDIOLASTIC LED should now turn off.
4. Press and hold the currently selected PART button until the metronome starts the PART button will also
begin flashing at the rate of the previous part's tempo.
5. When you have a feel for the tempo, keep your guitar quiet and press the BAND footswitch to arm the
band (for teaching) or press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the looper (for recording a loop). Now, as soon
as you start your down-strum, the teaching or loop recording will begin.
6. As you complete your song part or loop, press the BAND footswitch just as you strum the same downbeat
you started on. The band or loop will now begin playing and, as long as your new part is reasonably close
to the metronome tempo, the TRIO+ will alter the tempo to match the metronome tempo.
TIP: To clear the song part or loop so you can try again, follow the instructions described in 'Clearing
The TRIO+ Band' on page 19 or 'Clearing Loops' on page 25.

Tempo Interpretation Using The ALT TIME Button

It is sometimes difficult for the TRIO+ to automatically choose between a slow or fast tempo based on the
rhythm used for teaching. You can tell the TRIO+ that you would prefer either a fast or a slow interpretation of
your song part by using the ALT TIME button to provide a tempo hint.
To enable/disable tempo interpretation:
1. Before teaching the TRIO+ your song part (BAND LED flashing red slowly), press the ALT TIME button (the
button will begin flashing red). After teaching your part, the TRIO+ will try to choose the slowest tempo
interpretation of your rhythm.
2. Pressing the ALT TIME button again (the button will begin flashing green) will cause the TRIO+ to
anticipate a faster song part. After teaching your part, the TRIO+ will try to choose the fastest tempo
interpretation of your rhythm.
3. To return to normal operation, press the ALT TIME button again (the button will no longer flash). Now the
TRIO+ will automatically determine whether a song part plays back at half or double time when enabling
the ALT TIME button, based on the rhythm you played while teaching the song part.

30

MANAGING SONGS

Storing Songs

The TRIO+ autosaves all songs and loops on the included microSD card. Up to 12 songs (each with up to 5
parts with loops) can be stored to an installed microSD card. See 'microSD Card Information' on page 4 for
information on compatible microSD cards.
NOTE: To ensure that you dont unexpectedly lose data, always stop the TRIO+ playback and wait at least 5
seconds without making changes to your songs before ejecting the SD card or removing power to the pedal.
Songs and loops can also be managed on a computer using the free TRIO Manager software for Mac and PC. See
'TRIO Manager Software/Firmware Updates' on page 57 for more information on the TRIO Manager software.

Creating A New Song

To create a new song:

1. Press the SONG button.

2. Turn the STYLE knob to select an empty song (the STYLE LEDs will be off
for empty songs).
3. Press the SONG button or BAND footswitch to exit.

Loading A Song
To load a song:

1. Press the SONG button.

2. Turn the STYLE knob to select a song to load (previously stored songs will
be lit dim red).
TIP: When a song is selected with the STYLE knob, the SEQ, PART,
ALT TIME, GENRE, SIMPLE BASS, LOOPER, and BAND LEDs will
provide indication of the selected song's state.
3. Press the SONG button or BAND footswitch to exit. Note that the TRIO+
will take a brief moment to load the song. Loading is complete when the
SONG button LED goes off and all other LEDs return to normal operation.

Clearing A Song
To clear a song:

1. Press the SONG button.

2. Turn the STYLE knob to select the song to clear.
3. Press and hold the SONG button for 2 seconds to clear the selected song
(the selected song's LED will briefly flash bright red). Note that clearing a
song cannot be undone.
NOTE: clearing a song cannot be undone.

31

USING AN FS3X FOOTSWITCH

An optional DigiTech FS3X
Footswitch can be connected
to the CONTROL IN jack for
additional hands-free control.
A TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) 1/4
cable must be used when
connecting the FS3X to the
TRIO+.

TRS Cable

When using an optional FS3X

Footswitch for control, there
are 3 modes of operation to
select from. The table below
shows the 3 modes and the
functions controlled by each
of the FS3X footswitches in
each mode.

Footswitch Footswitch Footswitch

1
2
3

FS3X
Mode

Live
(Default)

Press & Hold

While Connecting

FS3X Footswitch 1

FS3X Control
Footswitch 1

Footswitch 2

Footswitch 3

Go to next STYLE
(hold to go to
previous STYLE)

Go to next PART (hold

when stopped to turn
on drum stick count-in
or metronome)

Toggle ALT TIME

mode

Same as TRIO+
BAND footswitch
Hold to mute bass
and drums

Table Top

FS3X Footswitch 2

Same as TRIO+
LOOPER footswitch

Go to next PART (hold

when stopped to turn
on drum stick count-in
or metronome)

Live Mixer

FS3X Footswitch 3

Hold to mute bass

Hold to mute drums

To change the FS3X mode:

1. Ensure the TRIO+ is powered up and running.
2. Unplug the FS3X from the TRIO+ (if it is currently plugged in).
3. Press and hold the FS3X FOOTSWITCH corresponding to the desired mode (see table above).
4. While holding the FOOTSWITCH, plug the FS3X into the CONTROL IN jack. Keep holding the
FOOTSWITCH down for at least 1 second after plugging in the FS3X before releasing it.
5. The TRIO+ will now use the new footswitch mode.

32

THE GENRES & STYLES

The DigiTech TRIO+ was designed to create the impression of playing with an actual rhythm section a feeling
that is very different than playing to static backing tracks. The styles will follow your own chord progression and
transition between chords using an understanding of musical theory. The choice of bass notes is dynamic and
will vary both within a part, as well as each time through the part. The TRIO+ styles were created using recordings
from some of Nashville's top session players.
The drums for each style can be programmed for "normal" or "high" intensity these roughly correspond to
verse and chorus. Any of the TRIO+'s five song parts can be programmed for normal or high intensity, making
any of the parts suitable for verse or chorus use. See 'Programming Song Part Intensities' on page 20 for more
information. Various drum voicing substitutions are also used to give some variety within a part and between
parts.
The TRIO+ provides the following genres to select from:
BLUES Blues is the genre for all of the blues-based styles. The bass parts generally have a bluesy
inflection, and quite a few swung styles are included.
R&B The place for styles that have that Motown, Stax, or Memphis soul vibe. A bit bluesy, a bit funky.
ROCK The classic rock sounds of the '60s, '70s, and '80s belong in the rock genre. Often a little bit bluesy,
with hard-hitting drums.
ALT ROCK Funky '90s rock, punk, and reggae-influenced styles are in the alt-rock genre. Think anything
from RHCP to Sublime to Smashing Pumpkins. The sound of the '90s.
METAL For players who want to go heavier than rock. This genre draws on styles from thrash, to death
and black metal, through to metalcore, and is saturated with double kick drums and blast beats.
POP Clean, clear styles to serve as a foundation for melodic pop songs.
E-POP A digest guide of synth and drum-machine driven pop music from the last 35+ years, drawing on
influences from iconic electronic sounds.
HIP-HOP A sampler of laid-back grooves drawing influence from the golden era of hip-hop through
to the '90s R&B renaissance, to the modern sounds of trap and modern Cali-style beats. These styles are
designed to work best around 70-110 bpm.
COUNTRY All of the country styles are in the Country genre, from sparse country waltzes to countryrock with a more modern sound.
FOLK Simple percussion and acoustic bass for old-timey folk styles. For anyone wanting a sparse
backing to play traditional songs, '60s Greenwich Village classics, or even some more energetic modern
indie folk styles.
LATIN A selection of classic Latin styles, featuring a mix of traditional percussion ensemble work and
contemporary arrangements on the drum kit.
JAZZ Classic jazz styles, with plenty of swung beats and walking basslines.
Each genre has 12 styles to select from using the STYLE knob. The following table describes each of these
available styles. In the style description field, "normal" and "high" intensity references pertain to the state of
the TRIO+'s song parts; a green PART button is programmed for normal intensity and a red PART button is
programmed for high intensity. See 'Programming Song Part Intensities' on page 20 for more information.

33

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Blues

Blues

Blues

Blues

Blues

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Mid tempo jazz blues. Sounds best at

tempos between 65-120. Bass walks slowly
between chords. More sparse style with
little decoration. Simple beat with straight
kick and snare. Hats in the normal intensity
section, switching to cymbals in the high
intensity section.

Even 16ths

Smooth jazzy blues with a poppy rhythm.

Sounds best at tempos between 70-130.
Sparse staccato bass groove with octave
jumps. Grooving drums moving from tight
hats and side-stick/snare in the normal
intensity section to splashy hats and snare in
the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Slow blues. Sounds best at tempos between

75-130. Bass walks between chords to
transition and is quite busy. Drums alternate
between side-stick and snare in the normal
intensity section to snare and ride in the
high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Chess records style blues. Sounds best at

tempos between 80-150. Bass sits on the
root on 8th notes, short walks between
chords to transition. Driving swung rock
drums with busy brush snare. Cymbals
come in on the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Blues with a boogie woogie/zydeco flavor.

Sounds best at tempos between 80-125.
Simple, relaxed blues bass playing octaves
with occasional walks between chords.
Shuffled, brush snare-heavy drums with
brush/side-stick in the normal intensity
section and cymbals in the high intensity
section.

34

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Blues

Blues

Blues

Blues

Blues

Blues

35

Style Knob
Position

10

11

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Swing 8ths

Slow Chicago-style blues. Sounds best at

tempos between 60-115. Bass arpeggiates
chords on 8th notes with the occasional
busy fill. Simple swung beat with brush
snare action.

Swing 8ths

Lo-fi blues band. Sounds best at tempos

between 110-140. Staccato walking blues
bass. Off-beat snare and lots of open hi-hat
action in the normal intensity section,
changing to cymbals and rolling snare in the
high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Soulful blues shuffle. Sounds best at tempos

between 90-130. Walking blues bass.
Blues shuffle drums with hats switching to
cymbals in the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Blues shuffle. Sounds best at tempos

between 105-150. Classic shuffle blues with
large jumps between chords. Shuffle drums,
snare on 3rd beat, cymbals in the high
intensity section.

Straight 8ths

Blues rock in 3/4. Sounds best at tempos

between 65-150. Even bass on the root of
the chord with occasional fast transition
passages. Rock drums switching from snare
and hats in normal intensity section to snare
and ride in the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Blues shuffle waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 65-150. Even bass alternating
between root and 5th with two-note
transitions. Rock beat with hats and snare
in normal intensity section switching to ride
and snare in the high intensity section.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Blues

R&B

R&B

R&B

R&B

R&B

Style Knob
Position

12

Time
Signature

3/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Swing 8ths

Blues waltz. Sounds best at tempos between

50-130. Bass rhythm is similar to blues style
#11 with alternating root, 5th up, and 2nd
down. Snare and hats in normal intensity
section switching to snare and ride in the
high intensity section.

Even 16ths

R&B rock with slow soulful rhythm. Sounds

best at tempos between 55-80. Slow bluesy
bass with transition fills between chords.
Grooving drums with hats switching to
cymbals in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

'60s soul rhythm. Sounds best at tempos

between 100-130. Bass arpeggiating chords
with walkups for transitions. Basic funk/
soul drums, switching from hats in normal
intensity section to ride in the high intensity
section.

Even 16ths

'70s soul. Sounds best at tempos between

70-110. Bass starts with root and then
moves up to 5th with chromatic walking
transitions. Funky drums with cowbell;
intensity level increases in the high intensity
section.

Even 16ths

Smooth jazzy soul. Sounds best at tempos

between 75-130. Slow bass with slightly
chromatic walk-up transitions at end of bar
and occasional fast embellishments. Simple
drums with 4-on-the-floor kick, regular hats,
and sparse snare in the normal intensity
section, switching to ride and regular snare
in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

'60s soul grooving drums and bass. Sounds

best at tempos between 90-130. Bass sits
on root with occasional 5th or octave jumps
and lots of end-of-bar embellishments.
Funky beat with nice kick/snare interplay.
Cymbals and tambourine in the high
intensity section.

36

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

R&B

R&B

R&B

R&B

R&B

R&B

R&B

37

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 16ths

Electric funk. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-125. Funky syncopated bass
with lots of chromatic walking and octave
jumps. Straight funk drumming with brush
snare in normal intensity section.

Even 8ths

'60s soul with tambourine. Sounds best at

tempos between 90-130. Funky bass line
with a blues feel. Simple funk beat with
tambourine. Cymbals in the high intensity
section.

Even 8ths

Swing R&B groove. Sounds best at tempos

between 70150. Funky staccato bass
jumping between root and 5th. Tambourine
and snare-heavy drums. Ride appears in the
high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Swinging R&B rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 75130. Boogie bass arpeggiates
and walks between chords. Rock drums with
ghost notes on snare. Hats in the normal
intensity section switch to ride in the high
intensity section.

Even 8ths

Straight R&B waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-120. Bass sits on root with
small embellishments. Even 3/4 soul beat
with hats and snare in the normal intensity
section, moving to ride and snare in the
high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Driving soul funk. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-120. Driving bass on root with
embellishments at bar-end. Funky waltz
beat with tambourine and ride in the high
intensity section.

Swing 8ths

'70s soul funk with percussion. Sounds best

at tempos between 70-125. Funky bass with
short transitions between chords. Grooving
3/4 beat with cowbell.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 16ths

Classic rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 60-110. Bass similar to rock style
#2 but slightly more spacious. Classic rock
drums, with hats changing to cymbals and
busier kick in the high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Driving British rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-130. Bass sitting on root, with
occasional 5th or octave jump. Hard rock
drums with hats changing to cymbals in the
high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Easy listening rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 110-160. Simple bass rhythm
locked on root of chord. Standard rock
drums with hats changing to cymbals in the
high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Uplifting rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 100-150. Driving bass on 16th
notes. Driving rock beat with 4/4 kick and
grooving hi-hat in the normal intensity
section and more intense snare in the high
intensity section.

Even 16ths

Funky blues rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 110-150. Driving 16ths bass line
with no complex transitions. Drums have a
driving rock beat with percussion, toms and
more cowbell featured in the high intensity
section.

Even 16ths

Northern rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 65-110. Bass sounding octaves
with short walking transitions between
chords. Big rock drums with loose open hat
and snare in the normal intensity section
going to cymbal and snare in the high
intensity section.

38

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

39

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

British invasion. Sounds best at tempos

between 100-140. Slightly bluesy bass with
lots of motion in transition bars. Straight
rock beat with steady snare and tight 16th
note hats in the normal intensity section,
changing to 8th note cymbals in the high
intensity section.

Swing 16ths

Swung British rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 65-110. Slightly bluesy bass sits
on root and walks up chord in 2nd half of
bar. Swung UK rock and roll beat with hats
in the normal intensity section changing to
cymbals in the high intensity section.

Swing 16ths

Southern rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-120. Southern boogie bass with
bluesy transitions between chords. Swung
rock and roll beat with restrained hats in the
normal intensity section and even ride in
the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

R&B rock in 3/4. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-120. Simple bass on the root of
the chord. Drums switch from simple kick
and snare with grooving hats in the normal
intensity section to ride in the high intensity
section.

Even 16ths

Country rock in 3/4. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-135. Bass consists mainly of
even notes on root with walking passages
between chords. Rock waltz with hats and
double kick pattern in the normal intensity
section and ride cymbals and more relaxed
kick in the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Swung northern waltz. Sounds best at

tempos between 70-120. Grooving bass
alternates between root and 2nd below
with short walks between chords. Cymbalheavy, British rock drum feel.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 16ths

Jazz funk pop. Sounds best at tempos

between 65-130. Grooving bass with small
embellishments. Funky drums switching
between tight hats and snare in the normal
intensity section to a looser hat and higher
intensity snare in the high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Classic straight reggae. Sounds best at

tempos between 75-100. Sparse bass sits
on root and leaves a lot of room. Drums
are carried by hat and rimshot/brush snare
pattern in the normal intensity section. The
high intensity section adds more drive from
the kick.

Even 16ths

Jazz funk. Sounds best at tempos between

70-125. Funky syncopated bass with lots of
large interval jumps. Restrained funk drums
with rimshots and tight hats in the normal
intensity section followed by open hats and
snare in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Rootsy rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 75-130. Steady bass with small
transitions between chords and short
embellishments. Driving rock drums with
cymbals in the high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Jazz funk groove. Sounds best at tempos

between 65-130. Grooving bass similar to
alternative rock style #1 but slightly less
busy. Funky drums with off-beat hat accents
and snare in the normal intensity section
switching to cymbals and snare in the high
intensity section.

Even 8ths

Bass and drums jam. Sounds best at

tempos between 60-100. Funky syncopated
bass line with lots of ornamentation in
transitions. Grooving funky drum beat on
the snare and hats, getting busier in the
high intensity section.

40

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Alternative
Rock

Style Knob
Position

10

11

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Classic reggae. Sounds best at tempos

between 75-100. Sparse bass sits on root
and leaves a lot of room. Drums are carried
by hat groove and snare/side-stick pattern
in the normal intensity section. Intensity
increases in the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Swinging rhythm section jam. Sounds best

at tempos between 75-140. Funky bass pins
down the root on the first beat, with lots of
space and embellishments at end of bar.
Funky drums with hat and snare in both
sections.

Swing 16ths

Swinging alt rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-150. Bass arpeggiating chords,
with some root-5th jumps. Solid rock drums
with shuffling hats and snare. Intensity
increases in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Funky fusion waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 75-140. Simple bass line pins the
root on the 1st beat and leaves a lot of
space. Propulsive drums switch between
tight hats and snare in the normal intensity
section to open hat/ride and snare in the
high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Jazz-funk waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 60-110. Terse, staccato bass line
with funky riffs around the root. Drums with
insistent kick and smooth snare rolls. Hats
in the normal intensity section switching to
cymbals in the high intensity section.

Alternative
Rock

12

3/4

Swing 8ths

Swung reggae in 3/4. Sounds best at

tempos between 60-100. Relaxed shuffled
hat and rim shot pattern switching to flying
cymbals and snare.

Metal

4/4

Even 8ths

Thrashy '80s style with an even, heavy beat

and straightforward, driving bass. The high
intensity section switches cymbals for hats.

41

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Metal

Metal

Metal

Metal

Metal

Metal

Metal

Metal

Metal

Style Knob
Position

10

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Classic galloping metal drum pattern with

heavy cymbal work in the high intensity
section. Energetic bass locks in with the kick
and hi-hat patterns.

Even 8ths

'90s metal feel with hip-hop influence and

flying cymbals. The high intensity section
switches to a half-time feel, with syncopated
kick drum and cymbals.

Even 16ths

Metalcore style with straight snare pattern

and detailed double kick work. The high
intensity section cuts to a half-time feel. Bass
acts as punctuation on the downbeat.

Even 8ths

Metalcore style with more insistent kick. The

high intensity section has a skank beat feel
with flying cymbals. Staccato bursts of bass.

Even 16ths

Driving double kick beat with snare on the

3rd beat and cymbal accents switching to a
bomb blast style beat in the high intensity
section. Even, driving bass line.

Even 16ths

Gravity blast style in the normal intensity

section, changing to a kick-heavy skank beat
feel with different hat and cymbal work in
the high intensity section. Even, driving bass
line.

Even 8ths

Swinging thrashy beat. The high intensity

section opens up with a half-time feel and
some use of double kick. Staccato bass
groove at the start of bars.

Even 8ths

Swung thrash-style beat, with intricate

kick work. The high intensity section has
heavy double kick work. Even bass, with
syncopated accents.

Even 8ths

Double kick-heavy 6/8 ballad with closed

hats switching to an open, splashier feel in
the high intensity section. Grooving bass.

42

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Metal

Metal

Pop

Pop

Pop

Pop

43

Style Knob
Position

11

12

Time
Signature

3/4

3/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 16ths

6/8 blast style. The high intensity section

double-times the hats and snare with the
kick for a bomb blast feel. Bass line is slower,
with a simple groove.

Even 8ths

Heavy swung 3/4 style with a big splashy

hat sound. The high intensity section adds
intricate double kick work and tightens up
the hats slightly. Bass hits the root on the
downbeat with sparse ornamentation.

Even 8ths

Indie folk. Sounds best at tempos between

100-170. Slow bass on 1st and 3rd beat. 4/4
kick with tambourine in the normal intensity
section, brush snare added in the high
intensity section.

Even 8ths

Calypso-inspired pop. Sounds best at

tempos between 80-130. Angular bassline
with big jumps. Surf-rock feel, with stick and
brush in the normal intensity section and
rolling brush snares driving beat in the high
intensity section.

Even 16ths

Modern pop groove. Sounds best at tempos

between 75-150. Bass plays chord roots
with decorative riffs to transition between
chords. Sparse beat with tight hats carrying
the rhythm in the normal intensity section,
changing to a more straightforward pop
beat in the high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Pop promise. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-140. Driving 16th bass with
little to no ornamentation. Straight-driving
rock beat, tight hats in the normal intensity
section that open up in the high intensity
section with snare fills.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Pop

Pop

Pop

Pop

Pop

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Praise and worship-style pop. Sounds

best at tempos between 55-110. Bass pins
down the root of the chord on even 8ths
with some octave jumps. Steady rock beat
with hats and snare in the normal intensity
section, cymbals added in the high intensity
section.

Even 8ths

Island band. Sounds best at tempos

between 90-150. Bass plays ascending
arpeggios. Beat has a surf-rock snare pattern
with cymbals added in the high intensity
section.

Even 16ths

Uplifting pop. Sounds best at tempos

between 100-140. Bass plays driving 16ths
with short fills at transition bars and no
octave jumping. Sparse beat with tight 16th
hats driving the normal intensity section,
switching to cymbals in the high intensity
section.

Swing 8ths

Swung pop rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-140. Simple bass alternates
between root and 5th above/4th below. Few
transition runs. Swung pop-rock drums with
double-snare pattern switching from hats
in the normal intensity section to ride in the
high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Swung pop with clean drums. Sounds best

at tempos between 60-160. Bass sits on root,
leaving plenty of space. Simple transition
runs between chords. Drums sit on hats with
no snare in the normal intensity section,
moving to higher energy snare and hat
pattern in the high intensity section.

44

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Pop

Pop

Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

45

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

3/4

3/4

3/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Straight pop waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-150. Slow bass plays the root
and walks between chords with occasional
large jumps. Sparse drum beat alternates
tight hat and steady brush snare in the
normal intensity section with ride cymbal
and snare in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Pop waltz. Sounds best at tempos between

100-200. Bass plays the root and does short
walks between some transitions with the
occasional large jump. Shuffle snare beat,
moving from hats in the normal intensity
section to cymbals in the high intensity
section.

Swing 8ths

Swung pop waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-140. Busy bass with little trills
around the root. Shuffle beat with brush
snare and side-stick, smooth ride cymbals
added in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Classic old-school electronic style, loosely

based on seminal German records. Bass
arpeggiates the chords with octave jumps.
Sparse synthesized drum beat with kick and
snare. The high intensity section adds hats.

Even 16ths

Modern trap-influenced synthpop, with

booming kicks, rapid-fire snares and
skittering hats. Bass plays long notes on the
roots of chords.

Even 8ths

Shoegaze inspired synthpop with a sampled

kit playing a sparse '80s house beat in the
normal intensity section. The high intensity
section adds propulsive hat pattern and
toms. Grooving bass on the root.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

E-Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

E-Pop

Style Knob
Position

10

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Modern indie synthpop from the US, light

drum machine style disco beat with a looser
open-hat feel switching to a tight groove in
the high intensity section. Bass alternates
between short 8th notes and held notes.

Even 8ths

Classic early UK synthpop, simple drum

machine beat with classic tom fills
increasing in intensity in the high intensity
section paired with energetic octavejumping bass.

Even 16ths

Post-punk influenced synthpop from the

'80s. Sparse electronic beats with tom
rolls and stuttering snares and a heavily
arpeggiated bass. The high intensity section
adds open hat pattern to the drums.

Even 8ths

Garage sounds from early '00s UK. Nimble

and syncopated beat with lots of space to
move. The high intensity section offers a
different take on the style. Funky bass plays
in and around the beat, arpeggiating the
chords.

Swing 8ths

Bouncing, swung beat with synth drums.

Simple but propulsive bass sits on the
root with some arpeggiated fills. The high
intensity section increases the intensity of
the drums.

Swing 8ths

Hip-hop influenced swung groove with

shuffling hi-hats and octave-jumping bass.
Claps switch to snares in the high intensity
section, and the hi-hat pattern changes,
leaning more towards open hats.

Even 16ths

Bouncing 3/4 style with low kicks and drum

machine toms. Nimble, syncopated hi-hats
getting busier and driving the drums in the
high intensity section. Octave-jumping bass.

46

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

E-Pop

E-Pop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

47

Style Knob
Position

11

12

Time
Signature

3/4

3/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Modern '80s retro style with a fractured

6/8 feel. Arpeggiated bass and sparse
electronic drum pattern with tight kicks and
syncopated hi-hat patterns becoming more
driving in the high intensity section.

Swing 16ths

Modern Scandinavian synth pop in

3/4. Stuttering snare rolls and hats that
become busier in the high intensity section
accompanied by arpeggiated octavejumping bass.

Even 8ths

Trap-influenced style with booming kick and

clap pattern decorated with paper snare fills,
and synth bass. The high intensity section
adds hat trills and more toms to the drum
part.

Even 8ths

Sparse hip-hop beat on dirty acoustic

kit with snare switching to claps and
tambourine accents in the high intensity
section. Simple bass holds down the groove
with funky fills.

Even 16ths

Bristol style trip-hop, with dub-wise bass

and spacious, echoing beat. Hats get busier
in the high intensity section, pulling the
energy up without destroying the groove.
Try this one slow.

Even 8ths

Sparse LA style R&B drum programming,

with a slight sway to the beat and cutting
snares. Heavier snare and tambourine in
the high intensity section. Bass pins down
the root, leaving plenty of space for other
elements.

Even 16ths

Uptempo beat inspired by the '90s golden

era of R&B with 909 style kick and claps
underpinning a grooving hi-hat pattern.
Claps switch to a driving snare in the high
intensity section. Sparse funky bass with
short fills.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 16ths

Percussion-heavy, slightly off-kilter drum

groove with slowly walking bass. The high
intensity section has a heavier downbeat,
with the hats pushing the beat forward
more.

Even 8ths

Tight, modern funk style beat with layered

snare and clap and slightly shuffling hats.
The high intensity section introduces busier
hats and ghost notes on the snare. Walking
bass with subtle funk.

Swing 8ths

Shuffling early '00s R&B production style,

with a syncopated beat carried by the hats.
Intensity of hats and fills increase in the high
intensity section. Synth bass pins down the
root.

Swing 8ths

Swung '90s R&B jam with a natural sounding

drum kit. The high intensity section
introduces more energy with an insistent
rhythm on the hats. Grooving electric bass
keeps to the root with small flourishes and
walks between chords.

Even 16ths

'90s R&B 3/4 ballad with gritty kick and

claps. Tambourine rhythm gets more intense
in the high intensity section. Smooth and
minimal electric bass with walks between
chords.

Even 8ths

Aggressive snare-driven 3/4 beat driven by

kick, snare, and claps. Tambourine added
in the high intensity section. Simple bass
moves slowly between chords, leaving
space for other voices.

Swing 8ths

A laid-back, swung ballad driven by

shuffling hats and clap. The high intensity
section increases the intensity of the beat.
Walking bass holds down the root and
gently adds embellishments.

48

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Country

Country

Country

Country

Country

49

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Fast country ballad. Sounds best at tempos

between 90-120. Bass on 1/2 notes playing
root/5th/octave. Simple beat driven by
slightly loose hats and rimshot or brush
snare in the normal intensity section with
cymbal and snare in the high intensity
section.

Even 8ths

Acoustic country. Sounds best at tempos

between 60-90. Bass on 1/2 notes playing
root/5th/octave. Simple beat driven by
tambourine and rimshot or snare in the
normal intensity section with hats and snare
in the high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Country rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-120. Bass sits on root with
simple transitions between chords. Classic
country rock drums with hats and snare in
the normal intensity section and ride and
snare in the high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Light country rock. Sounds best at tempos

between 80-120. Bass sits on root, with
octave and 5th jumps. Light country rock
drums switching from hats and rimshot in
the normal intensity section to cymbals and
snare in the high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Folk-pop. Sounds best at tempos between

75-110. Bass sits on root with short
embellishments and one-note transitions.
Simple beat driven by quiet, tight hats with
double-time embellishments and rimshot
and brush in the normal intensity section,
changing to cymbal and snare in the high
intensity section.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Country

Country

Country

Country

Country

Style Knob
Position

10

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Swing 8ths

Western swing bebop. Sounds best at

tempos between 60-110 or 160-200. Sparse
bass sitting on the root with occasional
5ths and octaves and short walks between
chords. Pedal hat driving the rhythm with
brush-hit accents in the normal intensity
section, switching to slow ride cymbal with
quiet snare hits in the high intensity section.

Swing 16ths

Slow pop-country. Sounds best at tempos

between 55-100. Bass on 1/2 notes playing
root/5th/octave. Beat driven by slightly
loose hats with triplet feel and rimshot/
brush in the normal intensity section,
changing to cymbal and snare in the high
intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Country boogie. Sounds best at tempos

between 100-160. Bass bounces between
root and 5th with short walk up/down
transitions. Sprightly drums with loose hats
and snare/side-stick in the normal intensity
section, changing to cymbals with snare in
the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Country shuffle. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-130. Simple root and 5th bass
with short walks between chords. Snare
brush swirls and pedal hat in the normal
intensity section with fast shuffle brush
swirls and brush hits in the high intensity
section.

Straight 8ths

Poppy country waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 110-180. Even bass on quarter
notes with walk up/downs in transition
bars. Brush snare hits with more cymbal hits
added in the high intensity section.

50

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Country

Country

Folk

Folk

Folk

Folk

Folk

51

Style Knob
Position

11

12

Time
Signature

3/4

3/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Straight 8ths

Country rock waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 50-110. Bass plays the root on the
one with simple rhythmic embellishments.
Subtle double-time hats and side-stick/
brush snare on beats 2 and 3 in the normal
intensity section, switching to cymbals and
snare on beats 2 and 3 in the high intensity
section.

Swing 16ths

Contemporary country waltz. Sounds best

at tempos between 110-170. Even bass
on quarter notes with walk up/downs in
transition bars. Shuffling hats and snare
in the normal intensity section, switching
to cymbal and snare on beat 3 in the high
intensity section.

Even 8ths

Sparse and even beat with toms and

shakers. Toms become more driving in the
high intensity section. Bass slowly moves
between chords.

Even 8ths

Even beat with brushed snare and

tambourine accents moving to a steady
rhythm in the high intensity section. Bass
slowly moves between chords.

Even 16ths

Energetic beat driven by kick and brushed

snare, with shakers switching to hi-hats in
the high intensity section. Bass arpeggiates
chords.

Even 16ths

Classic train beat driven by a brushed

snare with tambourine accents in the high
intensity section. Bass moves between root
and 5th.

Swing 8ths

Sparse swung beat with shaker. Brushed

snare and tambourine accents in the high
intensity section. Bass slowly walks between
chords.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Folk

Folk

Folk

Folk

Folk

Folk

Folk

Latin

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Swing 8ths

Steady swung beat with tambourine and

brush snare beats. Tambourine switching to
hats at higher tempos in the high intensity
section. Bass on octave and 5ths, and
walking between chords.

Swing 8ths

Swung beat with tambourine and side-stick

rhythm, kick and toms are added in the high
intensity section. Relaxed walking bassline.

Swing 8ths

Relaxed tambourine and brush snare

rhythm, with energy from the kick drum.
Tambourine switches to hats in the high
intensity section. Bass moves between root
and 5th.

Swing 16ths

Swung train beat with brush snare and

hi-hats. Tambourine added in the high
intensity section. Insistent quarter note bass.

Even 16ths

Tambourine and tom-driven folk waltz,

getting busier in the high intensity section.
Sparse bass with simple transitions between
chords.

Even 8ths

Shaker and side-stick-driven waltz, switching

to tambourine and brush snare in the high
intensity section. Grooving bass with subtle
flourishes.

Swing 8ths

Shaker and brush-driven 3/4 beat with

forward momentum from the bass. The
high intensity section switches shakers to
tambourine.

Even 8ths

A bolero-style drum kit with the instantlyrecognizable triplet rhythm executed on

congas, and doubled with hi-hats. Snare
added in the high intensity section.

52

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Latin

Latin

Latin

Latin

Latin

Latin

Latin

53

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 8ths

Tango performed on snare and shaker in

the normal intensity section with a slightly
higher intensity in the high intensity section
with some percussive flourishes, and a
subtle kick drum. Bass arpeggiates the
chords in rhythm with the snare.

Even 16ths

A low to mid-tempo son montuno groove

for percussion with a nimble but restrained
bass arpeggiating the chords. The high
intensity section sees the drums incorporate
a kit for a more driving, energetic feel.

Even 8ths

A mid-tempo cha-cha on the drum kit with

percussion accents on timbale and guiro.
The high intensity section incorporates
open hats into the guiro rhythm.

Even 16ths

A mid-tempo mambo for percussion,

with montuno performed on congas and
bongo, accompanied by timbale in the high
intensity section. Laid-back bass.

Even 8ths

Driving merengue drum kit with a tight

and simple bass accompaniment. The high
intensity section introduces percussion to
the drum arrangement.

Even 16ths

A mid-fast tempo salsa led by bongos and

hats, and timbale in the high intensity
section. Energetic bass arpeggiating the
chords of the song.

Even 16ths

Heavily percussive and driving samba

featuring an arrangement for a large
ensemble. The high intensity section adds
snare and other percussive accents.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Latin

Latin

Latin

Latin

Jazz

Jazz

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

4/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Swing 8ths

Although there aren't jazz-style swung

rhythms in traditional Latin styles, this style
option was added for people who want
some latin vibe to go with their swung
rhythms. It's a loping groove. Try the high
intensity section for extra timbale.

Even 16ths

A jazzy waltz with a bossa feel. The high

intensity section adds prominent clave and
cymbal work. Bass moves between the root
and 5th.

Even 8ths

A laid-back, jazzy waltz with brush drums

in the normal intensity section. The high
intensity section adds cymbals and cowbell.
Laid-back bass slowly moves between the
chords.

Even 16ths

Similar to Latin style number 9, this style

option provides a jazz-style swung rhythm,
but in a 3/4 time signature and with plenty
of percussion. Kick and hat come in on the
high intensity section, but otherwise it's all
percussion.

Even 8ths

Medium bossa nova. Sounds best at tempos

between 120-160. Bass alternates between
root and 5th. Cymbal-driven straight beat,
switching from subtle brush swirls in the
normal intensity section to snare hits in the
high intensity section.

Even 8ths

Slow bossa nova. Sounds best at tempos

between 100 -130. Bass alternates between
root and 5th with short transitions. Bossa
beat with side-stick and brush hit in the
normal intensity section, switching to sidestick and cymbals in the high intensity
section.

54

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

55

Style Knob
Position

Time
Signature

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

4/4

Feel

Style Description

Even 16ths

Smooth jazz with poppy rhythm. Sounds

best at tempos between 70-130. Sparse
staccato bass groove with octave jumps.
Grooving drums, moving from tambourine
and side-stick in the normal intensity section
to hats and snare in the high intensity
section.

Swing 8ths

'40s jazz boogie. Sounds best at tempos

between 140-190. Bass arpeggiating
between root and 5th with short walking
passages at chord transitions. Driven
beat with swung 8th hats and snare in
the normal intensity section, switching
to cymbal and snare in the high intensity
section.

Swing 8ths

Medium tempo Dixieland. Sounds best at

tempos between 100-150. Bass alternates
between root and 5th with walking
transitions. Busy but subtle brush snare
pattern with short swirls. Cymbals added in
the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Jazz ballad. Sounds best at tempos between

70-120. Bass arpeggiates chords with
slightly chromatic walking transitions. Brush
swirl/side-stick drum pattern with pedal hat
keeping the beat. Cymbals and snare in the
high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Swinging jazz. Sounds best at tempos

between 130-170. Bass moving between
root, 5th, and octave with occasional short
walking passages. Brush swirl/side-stick
drum pattern with side-stick and pedal hat
keeping the beat. Slightly higher intensity in
the high intensity section.

Swing 16ths

Classic jazz. Sounds best at tempos between

100-160. Classic jazz walking bass. Swinging
brush snare with cymbals. Intensity is
increased in the high intensity section.

Genre-Based Styles
Genre

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

Style Knob
Position

10

11

12

Time
Signature

4/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

Feel

Style Description

Swing 8ths

Slow swing ballad. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-120. Bass walks up and down
each chord with short transition fills.
Shuffling brush snare/side-stick and pedal
hat keeping time in the normal intensity
section. Increased intensity in the high
intensity section.

Even 8ths

Straight jazz waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-150. Slow arpeggiated bass
moving between chords. Laid-back, brush
swirl-driven groove with rimshots in the
high intensity section.

Even 16ths

Groovy jazz waltz. Sounds best between

70-130. Staccato bass stays around the
root. Even, light fusion beat, switching from
rimshot in the normal intensity section to
snare in the high intensity section.

Swing 8ths

Swung jazz waltz. Sounds best at tempos

between 70-150. Simple, even bass on
root with short transitions. Shuffle brushed
snare-driven groove with pedal hat keeping
the beat.

56

TRIO MANAGER SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE UPDATES

The TRIO Manager Software can be used to backup and manage all your TRIO+ song data using a computer. It
can also be used to update firmware. For the latest information on the TRIO Manager Software, please visit http://
digitech.com/en/products/trio-plus.

57

SPECIFICATIONS
Interface
Controls:
Backlit Buttons:
Footswitches:
LEDs:
Jacks:

Other:

TEMPO, GENRE, STYLE, LOOP, BASS, DRUMS, HEADPHONE VOLUME

GUITAR FX, SEQ, PART 1-5, ALT TIME, SONG, SIMPLE BASS
LOOPER, BAND
GENRE types, STYLE 112, AUDIOLASTIC, LOOPER, BAND
POWER, CONTROL IN, GUITAR IN, FX RETURN, FX SEND, AMP OUT, MIXER
OUT, HEADPHONE
Mini USB port, microSD card slot

Inputs
Guitar Input:

FX Return:

Control Input Type:

Type: Unbalanced, 1/4" TS

Impedance: 1 M
Type: Unbalanced, 1/4" TS
Impedance: 1 M
1/4" TRS (compatible with DigiTech FS3X)

Outputs
Amp Output:


Mixer Output:


FX Send Output:


Headphone Output:

Type: Unbalanced, 1/4" TS

Impedance: 1 k
Frequency Response: 25 Hz20 kHz
Type: Unbalanced, 1/4" TS
Impedance: 1 k
Frequency Response: 25 Hz20 kHz
Type: Unbalanced, 1/4" TS
Impedance: 1 k
Frequency Response: 25 Hz20 kHz
Type: 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Mini Jack
Impedance: 120
Frequency Response: 20 Hz20 kHz

Performance
Bit Depth:
Sample Rate:
Signal-To-Noise Ratio:

24-bit
44.1 kHz
110dB, A-weighted

58

Looper
Bit Depth:
Sample Rate:
Maximum Recording Time:

24-bit
44.1 kHz
230 seconds per song part based on a minimum 50 BPM and 48 bars
per part

USB
Type:

Mini-B

SD Card Requirements
Type:
Min/Max Storage Size:

microSDHC, Class 10
8 GB/32 GB

Physical
Dimensions:

Weight:

5.4 (L) x 4.25 (W) x 2.5 (H)

137.2 mm (L) x 108 mm (W) x 63.5 mm (H)
1.46 lbs.
0.66 kg

Power
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
Current Draw:
Power Adapter Model:
Power Adapter Polarity:
Power Adapter Output:

59

9 VDC external power adapter

7.2 W
800 mA
PS0913DC-04 (US, JA, EU, AU, UK)
9 VDC 1.3 A

PHONE: (801) 566-8800

WEB: digitech.com
SUPPORT: digitech.com/en-US/support

TRIO+ Owner's Manual

5064509-A
2016 Harman. All rights reserved.
DigiTech is a registered trademark of Harman.

Some TRIO+ styles licensed from PG Music Inc , makers of Band-in-a-Box .

To learn more about Band-in-a-Box, visit http://pgmusic.com.
Drum kit and acoustic bass recordings by Digital Sound Factory.